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Homes with History: Grand Greek Revival Home in Sag Harbor, N.Y.

From: Luxury Portfolio

Meticulously landscaped gardens surround Sag Harbor's own Nathan P. Howell house, a Greek Revival-style estate that dates back to 1833. Tall ceilings, light-filled parlors, original fireplaces and antique details make the home feel grand and put history right at visitors' fingertips.

Yard With Hedge

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Historic Home and Grounds

This historic home is situated on over an acre in the center of New York's Sag Harbor. The property includes meticulously landscaped grounds, a few gardens and yes indeed, there's a pool!

Exterior With Drain Pipe

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Original Details Across Exterior

They don't make houses like this anymore. Every last detail — from mill work and molding to railings and windows — shows the care taken in the building of this century old home.

Historic Exterior

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Home's Date on Display

As the numbers suggest, the historic Nathan P. Howell house in NY's Sag Harbor was originally built in 1833. Loving restoration has maintained its beautiful original details.

Entry and Brick Walkway

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Enchanting Main Entrance

This historic home, originally built in the 1880s, has seven bedrooms, four stories and sits on over an acre of land in Sag Harbor, New York. Great care has been taken over the many years of the home's life to protect and restore its beautiful details.

Doorknob Detail

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Detail of Doorknob

Imagine the stories this wonderful home could tell. Loving restoration has maintained the elegant feel for centuries.

Wood Double Doors

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Double Doors Open to Foyer

Stately wood trim and doors are found throughout the home, adding to the residence's handsome look.

Music Room

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Music Room With Bay Window

The home's careful restoration maintained its many beautiful details like the shutters, wood moldings, millwork and trim and antique wide-plank floors.

Window Details

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Double-Hung Window Details

One of the home's wonderful original details? Double-hung sash windows.

Antique Window Latch

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Antique Window Latch

Even the window latches are a work of art in this historic home and all the elements have been meticulously maintained over more than a hundred years.

Outdoor Dining Area

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Outdoor Dining Area With Two Umbrellas

The landscaping of the acre-plus property includes extensive gardens and tucked-away patios, like this one, perfect for an outdoor brunch.

Pool and Garden

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Pool and Garden With Yellow Flowers

Grand gardens surround the pool and mature trees offer privacy at all times.

Pool With Stone Trim

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Stones Outline Swimming Pool

A gunite pool with a charming stone trim is one of the many delights on this Sag Harbor estate.

Bench and Pink Flowers

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Blooming Garden With Bench

Steal away to a bench hidden beneath the greenery and listen to the stories this garden can tell.

Gate With Circular Opening

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Charming Garden Gate

Even the gates have a personality all their own on this property belonging to the historic Nathan P. Howell house. It's the largest residence on Sag Harbor's famed Captain's Row.

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